ambient Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I really don't like round wound strings. I want a set of light gauge flat wounds for my 7 string. Similar in tone and feel to TI flats. Is there a maker in the U.K.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I believe that DR will "build" (read "put together") a custom set of strings - I'm sure they make flatwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Newtone Strings. British and custom service. Can't post links on my vintage phone - newtonestrings.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1491726074' post='3274970'] Newtone Strings. British and custom service. Can't post links on my vintage phone - newtonestrings.com [/quote] Thanks, I've sent them an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Newtone are great strings but I'm pretty sure they don't, as yet, make flatwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 You could try Picato, they're made in the UK & they do flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1491751352' post='3275150'] You could try Picato, they're made in the UK & they do flats. [/quote] Thanks, I'll drop them an email 😊. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Have you tried STATUS? I don't personally like there strings but you might and I think they do custom sets or maybe Pm our very own dood I think he gets strings made up for his 7 string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I notice Strings Direct do a bunch of Chrome singles in gauges from 032 to 132 in Long Scale. Any use to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 It will be interesting to see if You can find someone who can supply the Hi F (is it a 20?) string in flatwound. Have You considered halfwounds? maybe more options? Brendan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1491753748' post='3275166'] Have you tried STATUS? I don't personally like there strings but you might and I think they do custom sets or maybe Pm our very own dood I think he gets strings made up for his 7 string [/quote] I think Status have stopped doing Flat & Halfwound !!! Which is a crying shame (their old halfs were great!!!) B Edited April 10, 2017 by Sonic_Groove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 [quote name='Sonic_Groove' timestamp='1491828116' post='3275639'] It will be interesting to see if You can find someone who can supply the Hi F (is it a 20?) string in flatwound. Have You considered halfwounds? maybe more options? Brendan [/quote] I think I'm using a .022 for my F, the .20 was a plain steel that I didn't like. Half wounds would be fine, I used them on my Yamaha JP 6 string. I've emailed Picato to see if they can put together a set. Whatever I get needs to be flexible, some flats are way too high tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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